If you’re a foodie, Barcelona can get spendy. To add insult to injury, it also has the unfortunate reputation of offering overpriced, mediocre meals. While there are some fantastic Michelin starred restaurants in the city, Cheapos in need of good grub require other options. No te preocupes (Don’t worry!). Here are five cheap eats that will » Read more

When the sun sets in Paris, what’s an insomniac Cheapo to do? Why not take in a film? After all, cinema is as French as camembert cheese. With almost 400 theaters in Paris showing 600 films on any given day, choosing just one film can be daunting. First things first: Get your hands on a Pariscope, the » Read more

Pardon the interruption to our regularly scheduled “Daily Cheapo” programming, but we have an exciting announcement: We’ve unveiled a new release of our budget hotel search engine and think you’re going to love it! Our new search engine includes all the Cheapo “bells and whistles” we could dream up to help budget travelers find the best hotel. » Read more

Yes, Cheapos, we finally two winners to our recent “Carrie Bradshaw in Paris” contest. We asked the following question: During the season six finale: 1) Where in Paris did Carrie Bradshaw fall? 2) What color was her umbrella? and (for existential bonus points)… 3) What exactly did she lose during her spill? Congratulations Arte and Christina! You » Read more

By Sav D’Souza in Rome— Rome is the Eternal City, and like other hot spots around the globe, the nightlife is pretty eternally available here too. Next time you’re in Rome, why not check out some late night live music?  Whether you prefer mellow jazz as background noise or a wild scene (mosh pit anyone?), » Read more

Riga, the capital of Latvia, has no shortage of interesting sights and activities to offer budget travelers. For example, the city’s fine State Art Museum will only set you back a couple of lats, while the lift to the top of St. Peter’s Church, towering over Old Town, will cost about the same. The following two museums, however, are completely free » Read more

Arriving at one of Europe’s great port cities other than by boat is a travel no-no. The planners who oversaw the growth of great ports such as Cádiz or Constanta, Venice or Genoa assumed that visitors, be they friend or foe, would naturally arrive by sea. Yet so many travellers today, in their pursuit of » Read more

Travelers who prefer a tent to a hotel room are in luck when visiting green, camping-friendly Amsterdam. Cheap, clean, safe, and relaxing, the city’s campsites serve as a haven for those who wish to indulge in Amsterdam’s city life by day, but retreat to a peaceful, natural setting by night. Here are my top four picks for » Read more

Thanks in part to the cult of the Virgin Mary that spread throughout France in the Middle Ages, there are some 40-odd churches, chapels and basilicas named “Notre Dame” in Paris. Everyone knows about the famous cathedral, but what about the other 41 églises? We present you with five of the largest and most interesting » Read more